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I woke up and my right index finger was throbbing. it feels swollen. hard to bend/extend. pain near knuckle. hurts to squeeze. no known injury. ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

?infection: Is there accompanying redness which would suggest an infection? If so, consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment. Acute arthritis of one of the finger joints is another possibility. It's best to have the finger examined in either case.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. answered

See doctor: It could be infection or inflammation due to gout but need more history and examination . Please consult doctor ASAP.

Answered 9/30/2016

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A member asked:

I woke up and my right index finger was throbbing. it feels swollen. hard to bend/extend. pain near knuckle. hurts to squeeze. no known injury. ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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